Scattering Softness Tests

[fleetwood]

Some examples of changing the Softness parameter found under Cloud Lighting Tab, Multiple Scattering.
From 0.0 to 4.0 and one example of negative softness -1.0.

[AP]

1.0 seems to look the most realistic. 0.0 could work for a thick cloudy storm system during an overcast. 2.0 just appears to be a bit to bright underneath the clouds. The negative values seem reminiscent of the old cloud light scattering.

[Dune]

Agreed, but it probably also depends on the height of the clouds (500m or 5000m). What I do like about the darker undersides is the reflected light. But they are too dark.

[AP]

A single reference image.

[luvsmuzik]

Great examples. I was lowering density, but this softness guide will probably help!

[Darknight]

Some examples of changing the Softness parameter found under Cloud Lighting Tab, Multiple Scattering.
From 0.0 to 4.0 and one example of negative softness -1.0.

Thanks for doing this. These are super useful!

[Stormlord]

Yea, thank you for your Parameter Test.

Stormlord

[bobbystahr]

Another great resource...thanks to both fleetwood for the originals and A P for the comp

[D.A. Bentley (SuddenPlanet)]

If anyone is just looking at this, this is for Cloud layer v3.  Cloud layer v2 doesn't have this under the Lighting tab.